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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.27, 614.23 and 165.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.27, 614.23 and 165.97 is: 249.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.27 : 614.23 = 165.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.27/614.23 = 165.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.27x = 614.23 × 165.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.27x = 101,943.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,943.75/409.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.09

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